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Dog Breeds, Expense
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In rec.pets.dogs.breeds Thomas Silverstein wrote: Do you think that certain types of dogs tend to require a greater financial commitment that others in terms of food, housing, veterinary care and so on? Yes. There definetly are. Are there particular breeds that you feel require far less or far more financial resources in order to properly care for them. Define "far" Define "properly care for" I spend more on my mutts than most people spend on their casually bred purebreds - because of what fits MY definition of proper care. I'm not asking in terms of the price one might pay to a breeder in order to purchase the dog. I'm asking in terms of the financial means required to properly care for the animal. I would not want to bring an animal into my home that I would be unable to properly provide for. Part of the equation is what you'd pay other people to do vs doing it yourself. For example, some dogs tend to drop their hair to the ground which requires someone to clean up after it. Other dogs retain the shed hair in their coat and the hair must be manually removed which requires grooming. The health problems of some breeds are deadly - not too expensive when the dog just drops dead. Other health problems require a decision - fix it for $$$ or put the dog down. Others require a decision - make the dog live with it or spend the $$$ to treat it. Degree of risk of health problems is related to degree of knowledge and care of the breeder, but even the best breeder can't promise perfection. Day to day care of something like a bulldog is important, health risks are skin infections etc Some breeds have a better track record for health than others. Some breeds require more attention in terms of interaction and training - and that costs time/money. -- Diane Blackman There is no moral victory in proclaiming to abhor violence while preaching with violent words. http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplayshops.com/ |
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